Laughing Matters
Welcome to Peppercomm's Laughing Matters! A podcast that explores how great minds from the world of business, journalism and beyond are using the incredible power of humor to boost morale, engagement and productivity. Hosted by CEO Steve Cody and Senior Vice President Paul Merchan.
Laughing Matters
Episode 41: Breaking the ice while breaking the news: David Gaffen, Reuters
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Episode 41
In a 24/7 newsroom, pressure is high and the headlines can be serious, but David Gaffen, Editor-in-Charge at Thomson Reuters, believes humor is essential to surviving it all. In this episode of Laughing Matters, David shares how he keeps his team grounded, why smart wordplay still has power, and what it takes to stay sharp in a chaotic media landscape.
Tune in for:
- How gallows humor keeps newsroom teams resilient under pressure
- The art of writing witty headlines without crossing the line
- A MasterClass in keeping journalism rigorous, relevant, and human
Laughing Matters will be taking a summer hiatus—we’ll be back in September with a new season full of lessons, learnings, and laughs.